Bahera - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Bahera is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Matpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahera is 254282. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 824123 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bahera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bahera

According to the 2011 Census, Bahera village had a total population of 858 people, including 395 males and 463 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.56%, with male literacy at 73.00% and female literacy at 52.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population858395463
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1929597
Scheduled Castes (SC)1345777
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population410219191
Illiterate Population448176272

Nearby Villages of Bahera

Bahera is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JabraSouth-West1.01 km
Andhu SomaniNorth1.13 km
BaraSouth-West1.32 km
DesarnaWest1.87 km
MaherNorth-West2.16 km
TelhetaWest2.17 km
Maha BighaSouth2.22 km
NawagarhNorth2.57 km
KhalariNorth-East2.65 km
PokharnaEast2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahera

Bahera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Bahera is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahera

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bahera village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bahera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bahera village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bahera

Where is Bahera located?

Bahera village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bahera?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahera is Matpa.

What is the pincode of Bahera?

The pincode of Bahera is 824123.

What is the population of Bahera?

Bahera had a total population of 858, including 395 males and 463 females.

How many households are there in Bahera?

Bahera had 148 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bahera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahera was 61.56%. Male literacy was 73.00% and female literacy was 52.19%.